Training of Trainers for Mother-to-Mother Support ... - Linkages Project

Table of Contents
Schedule of Training of Trainers in Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Basics
and Mother-to-Mother Support Groups ........................................................................... 3
Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................... 6
Notes to the Trainer......................................................................................................... 7
1. Introductions and Pre-test ......................................................................................... 14
2. Local Health Situation ............................................................................................... 16
3. Advantages of Breastfeeding .................................................................................... 17
4. Mother-to-Mother Support Group Practice: Advantages of Breastfeeding ................ 18
5. Early Initiation of Breastfeeding................................................................................. 19
6. How Does the Breast Make Milk ............................................................................. 20
7. Proper Positioning and Attachment........................................................................... 21
8. Exclusive Breastfeeding ............................................................................................ 22
9. Mother-to-Mother Support Group Practice: The Early Days after Birth ..................... 23
10. Management of Common Breastfeeding Difficulties................................................ 24
11. Management of Breastfeeding in Special Situations ............................................... 25
12. Training, Follow-up, and Support Plans .................................................................. 26
13. Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)................................................................... 27
14. Mother-to-Mother Support Group Practice: Common Breastfeeding Difficulties and
How to Overcome Them ............................................................................................... 29
15. Complementary Feeding: Signs That a Baby Is Ready........................................... 30
16. Complementary Feeding ......................................................................................... 31
17. Mother-to-Mother Support Group Practice: Complementary Feeding ..................... 32
18. Field Practice in a Community Setting: Breastfeeding Mother-to-Mother Support
Groups .......................................................................................................................... 33
19. Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative .............................................................................. 34
20. Breastfeeding Beliefs and Myths............................................................................. 35
21. Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV ...................................................................... 36
22. Field Practice in a Community Setting: Breastfeeding Mother-to-Mother Support
Groups .......................................................................................................................... 37
23. Themes for Mother-to-Mother Support Groups ....................................................... 38
24. Mother-to-Mother Support Groups Structure........................................................... 39
25. Mother-to-Mother Support Follow up and Support System ..................................... 40
Training in Communities, Day 1 .................................................................................... 41
Training in Communities, Day 2 .................................................................................... 43
Training in Communities, Day 3 .................................................................................... 44
Training in Communities, Day 4 .................................................................................... 45
26. Presentation of Action Plans ................................................................................... 46
27. Post-test .................................................................................................................. 47
28. Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 48
Training of Trainers in Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Basics and Motherto-Mother
Support Groups: Handouts ........................................................................... 49
Handout 1a: Pre-test ..................................................................................................... 50
Handout 1b: Pre-test Answer Key ................................................................................. 52
Handout 3: The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Baby, Mother, and Family ................. 54
Handout 4a:Characteristics of a Breastfeeding Mother-to-Mother Support Group ........ 55
Handout 4b:Modified Mother-to-Mother Support Group Checklist for Facilitator ........... 56
Handout 4c: Observation Guide for Mother-to-Mother Support Groups ........................ 58
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